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-- -It has been a tight one so far, with the Celtics clinging to a 52-48 lead at halftime.

Neither team has led by more than five points. There have been nine ties and 10 lead changes so far. This game looks like it will go down to the wire.

The Celtics are making it a point to go into the paint to Glen Davis, who is having a monster game with 14 points and three rebounds, and Kendrick Perkins (8 points, 5 rebounds).

Boston's other starters - Paul Pierce (10 points, 5 rebounds), Ray Allen (7 points, 4 assists) and Rajon Rondo (7 points, 3 rebounds) - are also playing well.

Atlanta guards Joe Johnson (15 points) and Mike Bibby (11 points) have kept the game close for the Hawks, while forward Al Horford has 10 points and six rebounds.

The Celtics are shooting 53.8 percent from the floor while limiting the Hawks to 34.7 percent shooting, but the Hawks, thanks to some great offensive rebounding and nine forced turnovers, have taken 10 more shots than the Celtics to stay in the game.

The Celtics have only forced two turnovers.

 Tags  Atlanta Hawks Boston Celtics

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